Broccoli Casserole

This is a family favorite for holidays and get-togethers! This recipe has been passed down in our family for years because it's so cheesy and delicious!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 4  heads fresh broccoli, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups  shredded American cheese
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2  teaspoons ground black pepper
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 2  cups  crushed seasoned croutons
• 2  cups  crushed  goldfish crackers

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli in the boiling water for 1 minute. Drain, and set aside.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the cheese, cream of mushroom soup, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted. Add the broccoli, stirring to coat.
4. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Mix in the croutons, and sprinkle over the broccoli mixture.
6. (*or omit the butter and croutons and add crushed Goldfish/crushed cheez-it crackers*)
7. Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the topping is browned and broccoli is tender.